Legion alpha coverage continues with new Weapon Illusions for transmog, some new fel-themed armor sets, and an in-depth look at all the Legion Legendaries that have flavor text like Koltira's Newfound Will.

Updated Legendaries and Flavor Text

Legendaries in Legion will be world-drops, with powerful effects for your spec similar to the legendaries in Diablo. This recent build updated the flavor text and names for many legendaries, so we've decided to highlight them!

Also of note: while it's been previously stated that at the start of Legion, you can only equip one legendary, we've noticed that legendary item tooltips now say Unique-Equipped: Legion Legendary Items (5). So it's likely that over the course of the expansion, you'll gradually be able to equip more legendaries up to a maximum of five.

There are additional legendaries we are not highlighting in this post because they still have PH values; you can browse a full list of Legion Legendaries in our database.

Shackles of Bryndaor: "For his misdeeds, Bryndaor was charged with guarding the gates of Helheim for eternity.”

Service of Gorefiend: "After his demise, Gorefiend returned as the first death knight and swore allegiance to Orgrim Doomhammer.”

Acherus Drapes: "For you do not face me alone, but the host of the Ebon Blade itself. We are undying, we are unceasing, and we hunger for life!”

Draugr, Girdle of the Everlasting King: "Legend holds that the bodies of the titanspawn are so saturated with the energy of the creators themselves that they leave behind fragments when the mortal host dies. This girdle is said to have been painstakingly sewn together from those fragments.”

Aggramar's Stride: "Time and space are one. To a watcher of the universe, distance is nearly meaningless.”

The Instructor's Fourth Lesson: "Thought to be a prize given by the Death Knight trainer Razuvious to his most gifted acolytes, how this band made its way here is a mystery. Perhaps there is some truth to the rumors that the Lich King has sent his own agents to this land?”

Koltira's Newfound Will: "Following the Battle for Light's Hope Chapel, the two comrades parted ways. Thassarian opted to serve his king, while Koltira, former defender of Quel'Thalas, chose to join his people, the blood elves.”

Rattlegore Bone Legplates: "The shambling bone horror Rattlegore was last known to have been defeated in the Chamber of Summoning at Scholomance. Its parts still contain potent necromantic energies that respond to the will of those strong enough to command them.”

Toravon's Whiteout Bindings: "Deep within the vault protected by Wintergrasp, Toravon the Ice Watcher was relentless in smashing interlopers.”

Lana'thel's Lament: "Before becoming Queen of the San'layn, Lana'thel shed tears for the blood elves lives she expected to lose during their war march to Northrend. She had no idea at the time that she herself would later be the cause of many more.”

Uvanimor, the Unbeautiful: "The corrupting power of the Nightwell can be channeled through this ring, allowing the wielder to siphon power from those under their command.”

Tak'theritrix's Shoulderpads: "During the first invasion of Azeroth, legion commander Tak'theritrix was key in peeling apart the early night elf defense.”

Seal of Necrofantasia: "Whispers suggest that this seal was forged by the Nathrezim before the Third War, and given to one of the scourge's most powerful lieutenants. It's still imbued with the power of undeath and slow rot.”

Skysec's Hold: "During the Battle for Mount Hyjal, Skysec, guardian of Nordrassil, endured seemingly endless waves of scourge and legion. In the end, he proudly gave his life in defense of the ancient world tree.”

Impeccable Fel Essence: "The druids of the Emerald Circle manipulated the fel energy within this stone to enhance their attunement with nature.”

Firestone Walkers: "'Brother Adam and Brother David were brilliant mathematicians and monks. Always blabbing about abacuses and parabolas. The most memorable thing about them, though, was that they were the stickiest monks I have ever known.' --Brynild the Brewmaster”

Leggings of The Black Flame: "The Black Flame specializes in providing the finest services and entertainment money can buy, whether they happen to be hard to find items, gladiatorial combat, or lucrative games of chance.”

Unison Spaulders: "Every place you've ever imagined, it's real. It is a fictional city in your mind and you know every corner of it. Your mind is a world. Each of us is a place.”

Gai Plin's Soothing Sash: "Gai Plin extracted the healing powers of the Ru'shan River to infuse this belt with its soothing sensations.”

Drinking Horn Cover: "The vrykul warriors of Northrend were known to be hearty drinkers and drew strength from their brew.”

Ovyd's Winter Wrap: "The Vrykul philosopher Ovyd stands in history as one of the few Vrykul that went through life never picking up a sword, opting to use his words instead.”

Liadrin's Fury Unleashed: "We were betrayed by the man we called our prince. I pledge the blades of my Blood Knights to the defeat of Kil'jaeden and the restoration of Silvermoon. We will fight beside you, A'dal.”

Aggramar's Stride: "Time and space are one. To a watcher of the universe, distance is nearly meaningless.”

Ilterendi, Crown Jewel of Silvermoon: "The blood elf capital Silvermoon was constructed out of beautiful white stone and adorned in red tapestry. However, the city's renown was not mainly for its beauty. Silvermoon City was a seat of magical learning and home to master manipulators of mana.”

Heathcliff's Immortality: "Heathcliff, the Immortal Object was said to be immune to any grave injury. Some questioned whether the blood knight's toughness transcended the natural laws of the world.”

Justice Gaze: "This helm was once worn by Highlord Alexandros Mograine, and had things gone differently, would have been passed on to his sons, Renault and Darion Morgraine.”

Chain of Thrayn: "It echoes with the prayers of an ancient Valhalas champion. If you stand in the light, you will never stand alone.”

Uther's Guard: "Uther the Lightbringer, leader of the Silver Hand, commanded such presence on the battlefield that his knights at times seemed both invincible and unstoppable.”

Estel, Dejahna's Inspiration: "Faith is the beginning of all things. If your skill with the arcane is passable, but not strong, you may still become a sorceress. But if your faith is only passable and not strong, you will never become a priestess.”

Mangaza's Madness: "Mangaza of the Kaldorei was innovative among his brethen for his dedication to a different form of magic. Repeatedly, he would assault the mind over the body. Sadly, this method eventually proved maddening to himself in addition to his victims.”

Norgannon's Foresight: "Magic must be regulated, managed, and controlled. But it must also be appreciated and valued and not hoarded. Such is the contradiction you must deal with.”

Phyrix's Embrace: "Phyrix was a legendary priest who led adventurers through Molten Core and Blackwing Lair. She unfortunately met her demise to Nefarian, but still protects heroes throughout Azeroth to this day.”

Skjoldr, Sanctuary of Ivagont: "Ivagont fought at Kakushan's side, as he always does, during their massacre of the Stormscale naga in Darkshore. By virtue of his protection, they left unscathed.”

Shadow Satyr's Walk: "While the exact origins of the Shadow satyr are unknown, they are known to be incorporeal creatures that not only exist inside the Emerald Nightmare but in places on Azeroth as well.”

Denial of the Half-Giants: "If you think a Tauren trying to hide in the shadows is laughable, you should see one of those Vrykul half-giants try to be sneaky in broad daylight!”

The Deceiver's Blood Pact: "Ner'zhul, Elder Shaman of the Shadowmoon Clan, wanted to save his people and finally obtain the power and respect he so dearly desired. But alas, he was deceived…”

Eye of the Twisting Nether: "Here in the nether, though the elements of the world are twisted and barely recognizable, their power is absolutely unparalleled.”

Focuser of Jonat, the Elder: "Under the training of Jonat Han, new shamans of the Dragonflayer clan mastered the ways of the waters - healing the one and the many.”

Intact Nazjatar Molting: "The naga of Nazjatar are masters of sorcery and natural dwellers of the ocean deeps. It makes sense that wearing their discarded skin would grant you a greater control over the tides.”

Al'Akir's Acrimony: "Lightning still courses through these bindings. Your power feels infinite and ever increasing…”

Storm Tempests: "Made from the scales of an ancient storm dragon, these bracers release uncontrollable magic at enemies nearby.”

Pillars of the Dark Portal: "Medivh, corrupted by the demonlord Sargeras, contacted the orc warlock Gul'dan and together they opened the Dark Portal, allowing the Burning Legion to begin its invasion of Azeroth.”

Kazzak's Final Curse: "As Doom Lord Kazzak crossed through the dark portal to outland, he left his enemies with a gift…”

Thundergod's Vigor: "And the god of thunder struck down transgressors with great fury and vengeance…”

Kakushan's Stormscale Gauntlets: "The great warrior, Kakushan, created these bindings from skins of the Stormscale naga after he laid waste to their villages in Darkshore with Ivagont. Many Stormscale naga cowered in fear as they drank the blood of their tribe members like juice.”

Kargath's Sacrificed Hands: "In a frustrated rage, Kargath cut off his left hand. Everyone thought he was insane then. It appears that at some point, perhaps after consuming the blood of a pit lord, he cut off his other hand too.”

Sephuz's Secret: "Intangibility is a curious concept. The word suggests some magical ability, but in the physical world, it simply means the power to be here or there, now or later.”Prydaz, Xavaric's Magnum Opus: "Sobbing of an ancient protector can be heard during this song, used to protect the Jadefire Satyr.”

Comments

Comment by Chasedon

Now I'll be able to look like I have the weapon of a raider even if I never will.

Comment by Miloscub

on 2016-04-03T09:47:37-05:00

Hm,hope we can transmog the new legendaries,if not it will drive me crazy to have boots/shoulders from the wrong set...

Comment by Alfa

on 2016-04-03T10:09:13-05:00

Damn enchants, back at it again with the old raid farming.

;)

Hopefully they drop 100% instead of these music rolls.

Comment by guardiantitan

on 2016-04-03T10:11:49-05:00

You can already transmog legendaries. You can change their look to something else. You just can't transmog an item to a legendary. It's always been that way so why would the Legion ones be different?

Not sure I like the legendaries unless Blizzard intends to add more with each patch. I'm only seeing 2-3 of any worth per spec while the others seem to be more PvP oriented or extremely situational. What's the point to try to get people to not have to have multiple gear sets only to throw in legendaries that pretty much require multiple gear sets? Does Blizzard want us to save bag space or do they want us to keep complaining we only have 2 slots free due to all the items we have to carry? What's also curious is that some legendaries are for the main set pieces which are also for tier. So will people be forced to choose between 4-pc and legendaries? Seems Blizzard intends to do that. Are we also intended to get the legendaries once and then keep them the rest of the expansion or is Blizzard going to force you out of them as the expansion progresses? I honestly can't say I'm sure I like where Legion is going. Many are just looking at release. I'm looking at what will happen by the final patch which is when Blizzard always seems to screw themselves. I'm not seeing things going well.

Comment by Karadros

on 2016-04-03T10:13:57-05:00

Shaka, when the walls fell!

Comment by Joshmaul

on 2016-04-03T10:25:28-05:00

You can already transmog legendaries. You can change their look to something else. You just can't transmog an item to a legendary. It's always been that way so why would the Legion ones be different?

Because it has NOT always been that way. You CAN'T transmog legendaries. I could not put anything over the cloak (still can't) from Mists of Pandaria, nor from the variety of weapons picked up over the years.

Comment by Itelletas

on 2016-04-03T10:26:09-05:00

I rather hope that enchanters don't have to go back and farm the same bosses for enchant illusions... that we already farmed for the enchants in the first place.

Comment by shalanoree

on 2016-04-03T10:39:53-05:00

Not sure I like the legendaries unless Blizzard intends to add more with each patch. I'm only seeing 2-3 of any worth per spec while the others seem to be more PvP oriented or extremely situational. What's the point to try to get people to not have to have multiple gear sets only to throw in legendaries that pretty much require multiple gear sets? Does Blizzard want us to save bag space or do they want us to keep complaining we only have 2 slots free due to all the items we have to carry? What's also curious is that some legendaries are for the main set pieces which are also for tier. So will people be forced to choose between 4-pc and legendaries? Seems Blizzard intends to do that. Are we also intended to get the legendaries once and then keep them the rest of the expansion or is Blizzard going to force you out of them as the expansion progresses? I honestly can't say I'm sure I like where Legion is going. Many are just looking at release. I'm looking at what will happen by the final patch which is when Blizzard always seems to screw themselves. I'm not seeing things going well.

You will only be able to equip one legendary at a time, so even if you chose one of the main slots instead of a ring/belt/boots, you can still have your 4-set.

Comment by shalanoree

on 2016-04-03T10:42:06-05:00

Because it has NOT always been that way. You CAN'T transmog legendaries. I could not put anything over the cloak (still can't) from Mists of Pandaria, nor from the variety of weapons picked up over the years.

Please go play the game again before you speak. You can and you always could transmog ANY cloak over the legendary.

Comment by Eighjan

on 2016-04-03T10:47:22-05:00

The Lore of Ner'zhul being deceived into becoming part of the Lich King needs to be visited - we encountered him in WoD & there's now a Lore gap to fill...

Comment by Eighjan

on 2016-04-03T10:58:05-05:00

Looks like some of these illusions are intended (currently) to only drop for Classes that can do the appearances anyway - a bit pointless...?

Comment by cjr902

on 2016-04-03T11:08:53-05:00

Shaka, when the walls fell!

Tembra, his arms wide!

Comment by BrawlerKarthok

on 2016-04-03T11:17:21-05:00

Actually, you cannot currently involve legendaries in transmog is any way and never could.

Comment by BrawlerKarthok

on 2016-04-03T11:20:10-05:00

Please go play the game again before you speak. You can and you always could transmog ANY cloak over the legendary.

What are you talking about? You CANNOT involve ANY legendaries in transmog in ANY way. it has ALWAYS been like that. I have no idea where people are getting the notion that you can change the look of your legendaries. Maybe you just got confused because that's the system for the ARTIFACTS not the legendaries.

Comment by Aralnda

on 2016-04-03T11:24:23-05:00

wonder if guns can use weapon illusions and stuff. otherwise, no point farming them...

Comment by PragmaticSoul

on 2016-04-03T11:30:58-05:00

You will only be able to equip one legendary at a time, so even if you chose one of the main slots instead of a ring/belt/boots, you can still have your 4-set.

The hover-over text says (paraphrasing, because I don't want to hover-over and type) that it's "Unique-Equip: Legion Legendaries (5)."

So you'll be able to equip 5, not 1, right?

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As for legendaries (none of which I'll ever own, sigh...), I thought Legion was going for legendary SPELLS, not gear?

Comment by Joshmaul

on 2016-04-03T11:43:34-05:00

Please go play the game again before you speak.

Yeaaaah, how do you think I knew what I was talking about? Legendary weapons/cloaks (rings don't count, since you can't mog them anyway) have NEVER been transmoggable, or usable as transmogs. I have most of them (collected well after the fact, I will admit, or through "lawl casual LFR" means in the case of the cloak and the ring, but still), so I have some grasp of how they work.

And by the way, by resorting to insulting me? Your age is showing.

Comment by GrizzlyUK

on 2016-04-03T12:01:51-05:00

You will only be able to equip one legendary at a time, so even if you chose one of the main slots instead of a ring/belt/boots, you can still have your 4-set.

The hover-over text says (paraphrasing, because I don't want to hover-over and type) that it's "Unique-Equip: Legion Legendaries (5)."

So you'll be able to equip 5, not 1, right?

******************

As for legendaries (none of which I'll ever own, sigh...), I thought Legion was going for legendary SPELLS, not gear?

As per the article:

Also of note: while it's been previously stated that at the start of Legion, you can only equip one legendary, we've noticed that legendary item tooltips now say Unique-Equipped: Legion Legendary Items (5). So it's likely that over the course of the expansion, you'll gradually be able to equip more legendaries up to a maximum of five.

From that it would seem that we'll be restricted to equipping 1 legendary at the start of Legion, increasing to a maximum of 5 as we progress through the expansion. If so then maybe the number of equipped legendaries will be increased with each patch? So first patch will increase it to 2 equipped legendaries, second patch it'll be 3 equipped legendaries, and so on. *shrug* As with everything about Legion for now, nothing is set or finalised, everything and anything could change!

With my luck the only legendaries I'll ever find in Legion will be ones for other classes! :(

Comment by MorphedChaos

on 2016-04-03T12:16:57-05:00

Boy I hope those legionaries are disabled in anything but world pvp/duels. Otherwise Cinidaria, the Symbiote will mean Monks and Rogues will be oneshotting people or close to it. Monks more than Rogues due to Touch of Death.

Comment by ceylina

on 2016-04-03T12:48:50-05:00

Damn enchants, back at it again with the old raid farming.

;)

Hopefully they drop 100% instead of these music rolls.

I hope not. I hope they are like 1% drop rate so we don't have everyone running around with these enchants.